nightlife
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Raising the bar
What makes a peerless drinking den? Monocle's editors share their vision for the perfect bar, from the drinks and design to the atmosphere and acoustics. Come and join us for a livener.
This jip is up
Dancing can lead to prostitution, according to a 1948 Japanese law. Police raids on unlicensed nightclubs have turned once-vibrant dance floors into dead zones, gutting Osaka’s late-night scene.
Called to the bar
Liveable cities know the value of quality nightlife — and that doesn't mean closing at 23.00. We tracked down welcoming establishments for a good drink at 01.00 in the morning.
Oceania
Australia heads into a housing bubble, while in Christchurch the nightlife heads to the suburbs. Plus, we speak to the man in charge of rebuilding post-earthquake New Zealand.
Expo 45: Seoul
Many cities claim to be 24-hour party places but nowhere is a hedonists’ dream quite like Seoul. A dizzying mix of people, lights, traffic and consumption, this is the South Korean capital's great appeal.
Prime number
Nightclub mogul Marcos Campos wanted a more refined venue, asking architect Isay Weinfeld to help. With Numero, they have made an elegant lounge that is revolutionising nightlife for their fellow Paulistas.
